"She didn't want any hustle and bustle": Ski legend Wasmeier reveals Rosi's last wish
Created: 01/10/2023 05:04
By: Boris Manz
Rosi Mittermaier died as a result of cancer.
Ex-ski ace Markus Wasmeier, friend of the family, now revealed her last wish.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen – Rosi Mittermaier died on January 4th as a result of her cancer.
The numerous expressions of mourning over the past few days showed that the German sports world has lost a very special person with Gold-Rosi.
Name: Rosa Katharina Mittermaier-Neureuther |
Date of Birth: *5. August 1950 in Munich |
† January 4, 2023 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen |
Sporting successes: Olympic gold in downhill 1976, Olympic gold in slalom 1976, Olympic silver in giant slalom 1976, World Cup gold in downhill 1976, World Cup gold in slalom 1976, World Cup gold in combined 1976, World Cup Silver in giant slalom 1976, overall World Cup winner 1976, slalom crystal globe 1976, combination crystal globe 1976, ten World Cup victories |
Awards: Germany's Sportswoman of the Year 1976, Olympic medal of the IOC, Golden Sports Pyramid, Hall of Fame of German Sports, Bavarian European Medal, Golden Badge of Honor in Sports of the German Ski Association |
Children: Ameli Neureuther (*1981), Felix Neureuther (*1984) |
Friends, family and stars commemorate Rosi Mittermaier: "She was a really great woman"
In addition to the emotional words of son Felix Neureuther, numerous companions commented on the death of the exceptional athlete.
Among other things, ski racer Linus Straßer raved about Mittermaier.
“None of us can imagine the ski boom that it triggered back then.
She was just a really great woman," said Straßer on ZDF.
Ski legend Markus Wasmeier, a close friend of Mittermaier, has now revealed her last wish.
Good friends: Rosi Mittermaier and Markus Wasmeier at the award ceremony for the Bavarian Order of Merit in 2007. © IMAGO / APress
Rosi Mittermaier dies as a result of cancer – Wasmeier: "Rosi was always there for everyone"
The Olympic heroine was buried in her closest circle in her adopted home of Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
At Mittermaier's request, there should not be a public funeral service.
"She didn't want any hustle and bustle," revealed Wasmeier, who will also be one of the guests at the funeral service.
Five months ago, Rosi Mittermaier received the cancer diagnosis.
Despite the lack of hope for a cure, the 72-year-old stayed strong and regularly drew strength from her family and loved ones.
Ex-ski pro Markus Wasmeier paid tribute to his close friend shortly after her death.
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Markus Wasmeier on Rosi Mittermaier: "She repeatedly emphasized how fulfilled her life was"
"We lost a fantastic person," the 59-year-old told
SID
.
"Rosi had a heart the size of a bus, she was always there for everyone - that was unique.
You won't find a person like that again, she leaves a huge gap." In an interview with the
BILD
newspaper, Wasmeier spoke openly about Mittermaier's world of thoughts after the cancer diagnosis.
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“Rosi was brave and positive, just like she always was.
Until the end.
When she knew she couldn't go on, she accepted.
She has repeatedly emphasized how overjoyed and fulfilled her life was," revealed Wasmeier.
(Boris Manz)
